knowledge maps

Knowledge Maps as System Interpretations of ArtPaul Fishwick, University of Texas at DallasDistinguished University Chair, Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC)Professor, Computer Science

C R E A T I V E --- A U T O M A T A . C O M

How can you make this shape?

Number 14: GrayJackson Pollock

Our ProjectPrimary Goal: To create an visitor experience for learning both art history and systems thinking in an integrated way (STEAM)Approach: To promote the museum-based approach of object based learning through Knowledge Maps which extend + refine Art History Concept MapsCollaboration: (1) UTD Creative Automata Lab (systems modeling education research), (2) the lab’s curricular outlets (CS/ATEC courses), and (3) the DMA

What is a Concept Map?

Student concept map © Professional Development: AP Art HistoryMapping Concepts and Themes in AP Art History, Curriculum Module2012. The College Board, New York, NY

A way of structuring and presenting our knowledge

A type of visual language with a flexible grammar

An interpretation + comparison of two works

Art Encourages Asking Questions


What can you see in this painting?

How does the artist create the illusion of depth?

What do you know about Holland in the 17th Century?

What feeling do you get from this painting?

Concept Map As Visual Language


Concept Map Template

Making Knowledge Maps

An Inca woman would first shear the alpaca when the coat is full. The wool would be cleaned and spun into yarn. Then using either a backstrap or vertical loom, sheweaves the yarn into a fine checkered tunic.

Analyze natural language: Analyze images:

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spinning

Inca Tunic (1476-1534)Technique

Social

StudyCan you sketch the checkered partin charcoal?

Can you create a Processing sketchFor the whole tunic?

How was the red color made?

Who wore this tunic?

How did Inca interact during its fabrication?

How was this woven?

How many visitors have seen this?Similar to artnc.org concept map web interface design

DMA Accession # 1995.32.McD

Extending the Concept Map

TechniqueSocial

Study

Can you sketch the checkered partin charcoal?

How was the red color made?Who wore this tunic?

How did the Inca interact during its fabrication?

How was this woven?Inca Tunicinvolves involves

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A semantic network, a visual languageextending the concept map

A Semantic Network with Concepts

Map Media Links

Let’s Focus on Process

Shearing Spinning Weavingnext next

action verb phrases

This is a simple systems model/computer program!

Zooming into a Process

ShearBreed Spin Weave tunicyarnwool

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CamelidProcessing

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What are Knowledge Maps?

A collection of diagrams and flowchartsCollection includes:

Concept maps

Semantic networks

Process flowcharts

Combines computational & systems thinkingCreates a specific transdisciplinary skill (systems across the academy) connecting multiple disciplinesAdvances critical thinking skillsAdvances AP Art History skills extending the Concept Map and beyond concept mapping only for formal assessment, 2015 AP Art History Curriculum Framework

Where to go from here?Find the right technology insertion points: web and/or tablet ?Ensure historical validity: collaborate with curators and domain expertsEnsure content adheres to principles in education and interaction design: collaborate with educators and UX designersProvide outreach: collaborate with event coordinators (schools, libraries, museums)

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